Another gig for the all-around percussionist

So, Matt has this gig coming up for St. Francis de Sales High School here in Toledo.  He is friends and has worked quite extensively with the band director there and is working for him as the sole percussionist for the pit for their school's production of Les Misérables.

The percussion part includes (quoting from the description of the performance packet that they have to rent for the scores and scripts) "Timpani, Tam-tam, Sleigh Bells, Bell Tree, Xylophone, Bongos, Xylo Beaters, Glockenspiel, Tambourine, Gong, Suspended Cymbal, Chimes, Triangle".  Matt appears to be working on this in a very innovative way.  He is using his composition and recording software on his laptop to set up all the instruments he needs.  Then he will actually perform the instruments using his laptop, reducing substantially the amount of space his set up will take and helping him manage all the different parts he has to cover.  It seems pretty awesome -- I hope to have the opportunity to see it in action.

Here is a link to the calendar of events at St Francis, with the dates and time of the performances.  For those who do not like to follow links, the performances are : Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4, and May 10 and 11 at 7:30 PM. There is a minimal cost for tickets (don't know what that is, but you can call the school to find out at 419.531.1618)

And just to tie things all up with a nice fancy bow, here is a picture of the set up that Matt will be using starting tonight and for the next two weekends.  PS -- I found out that the performances are pretty much sold out -- pretty amazing for a high school production!